Biodiesel
At Desmet, we have developed a continuous transesterification process to produce Diesel-Fuel Substitutes (biodiesel) from a wide range of vegetable oils with varying purity levels (crude, neutral, refined). This includes used cooking oil (UCO) from edible/food applications.
How does it work?
Desmet began developing Methylester Technology in the early 1990s through an intensive R&D program focused on methylester production. Initially aimed at producing cost-effective raw materials for surfactant production as an alternative to LAB and fatty alcohol, our efforts have greatly evolved.
Today, we specialize in designing and supplying biodiesel production plants that can process a variety of feedstocks. Our plants, with capacities ranging from 50,000 to 500,000 T/y, are engineered to meet the highest international standards.
Full process
Desmet’s biodiesel production facility combines innovation with efficiency. Designed for simplicity and reliability, the modular plant consists of key operational units, each capable of independent function. This flexibility optimizes performance, reduces operational costs, and minimizes environmental impact. Our state-of-the-art technology to transform oils and fats into biodiesel and glycerine ensures low utility and chemical consumption, with nearly zero effluents, reflecting our commitment to sustainability and excellence.
Join us on our journey toward a sustainable future with our cutting-edge biodiesel production process.
Advantages
Our biodiesel process designs offer several key advantages, ensuring efficiency, reliability and environmental friendliness.
Compact
Small overall dimensions of equipment and process units ensure limited product hold-up, requiring short start-up and shut-down times.
Simple
Equipment features a simple mechanical design with high efficiency and negligible maintenance needs.
Efficient
The innovative process design boasts low utilities, catalyst and chemical consumption due to its high efficiency.
Top yield
The state-of-the-art technology delivers yields up to 100%.
Sustainable
The process generates minimal water and gaseous effluents, incorporating specific measures to significantly improve the quality of air and liquid emissions.
Raw materials
Our biodiesel production technology offers unmatched flexibility, adapting to a wide range of feedstocks, from seeds and vegetable oils to low-grade materials. This versatility ensures consistent, high-quality biodiesel while maximizing profitability. By enabling the use of diverse, cost-effective raw materials, we help reduce production costs and enhance your competitive edge.
Animal fats
Palm oil
POME
Rapeseed oil
Soybean oil
Used cooking oil
Key proprietary equipment
Our key proprietary equipment for biodiesel treatment ensures efficient processing and high-quality output. The core components include transesterification units, methanol rectification systems and advanced distillation equipment. These technologies are designed to optimize the production of biodiesel, ensuring maximum yield and purity while maintaining low operational costs and environmental impact.
Transesterification
Methanol rectification
Distillation
Our services
With a focus on cutting-edge technology, high-quality components, and comprehensive on-site support, our service teams ensure optimized plant performance and minimized operational disruptions.